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Nancy Kelley Appointed to UNMC Interprofessional Academy of Educators

Kelley, a UNO social work professor, will join a community of scholars who are dedicated to serving their peers.

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Dr. Nancy Kelley, professor of the UNO Grace Abbott School of Social Work was recently named as an affiliate member of the UNMC Interprofessional Academy of Educators (IAE).

The organization on campus at UNMC is made up of faculty members who serve as a direct pipeline to a community of scholars who are dedicated to serving their peers. The organization currently has 98 members, represents six colleges across the university system, and includes five campuses across the state.

Kelley shares, “I am excited to have this opportunity to expand my connections with our health professionals colleagues at UNMC and represent social work as part of the interprofessional healthcare team! I am looking forward to learning from and growing with fellow healthcare scholars and bettering myself as an educator and collaborator.”

Dr. Kelley's dedication and commitment to excellence in teaching were specifically named resulting in this honor.

Learn more about Dr. Nancy Kelley and her work in the UNO Grace Abbott School of Social Work.

About the UNO Grace Abbott School of Social Work

The Grace Abbott School of Social Work is named for native Nebraskan and social reformer, Grace Abbott. Abbott's social activism and writings contributed to programs that safeguarded mothers and families, protected immigrants from abuse, and rescued child laborers. Today, that tradition is embodied in students, faculty, and proud alumni.

There’s a reason to choose social work. Answering a call to service changes more than one life—it has a ripple effect, first touching one person and eventually an entire community. The Grace Abbott School of Social Work educates professional social workers who engage with diverse communities and promote social change.

The ripple effect we speak of often starts with a macro focus. Our students regularly engage with state lawmakers and government officials concerning issues of policy and advocacy that ultimately affect positive change for individuals, families, and community groups. The Grace Abbott School of Social Work welcomes traditional and non-traditional students to study in multiple areas of social work practice. The common thread among our diverse student population is a heart for service.